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Kirishitan-zuka: Sado Island’s Haunted Christian Mound
English Version On Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, it is said that many people suffered during the persecution of hidden Christians in Japan. Kirishitan -
Hotel Katsugyo in Chiba: The Murder Case Behind the Haunted Yui Grand Hotel
English Version Hotel Katsugyo, also known as the Yui Grand Hotel, is one of Chiba Prefecture’s most famous haunted spots. It has been featured many times -
John von Neumann, the “Alien” Genius: Uncanny Stories and Four Superhuman Talents
English Version John von Neumann has been called many things—an alien, a Martian, a man who was frighteningly good at pretending to be human, even a devil. -
The Haunted Phone Booth Behind Matsuyama Technical High School in Ehime
English Version Behind Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Technical High School in Matsuyama, Ehime, there is said to be a phone booth with a quiet but unsettling -
Lake Shikotsu: Hokkaido’s “Dead Bones Lake” Legend Near Sapporo
English Version Lake Shikotsu is known today as one of Hokkaido’s scenic lakes, easy to reach from Sapporo and popular with travelers looking for clear wat -
Ley Lines and Power Spots: Do Ancient Sites Follow Earth’s Hidden Energy Grid?
English Version This idea is close to the Gaia Theory introduced on this site before: could ley lines be places where the Earth’s energy gathers—in other w -
Basil Zaharoff: The “Merchant of Death” Rumored to Have Fueled World War I
English Version World War I, which began in Europe and pulled much of the world into its fire, remains one of the essential subjects of modern history. Mos -
Tōjinbō: Haunted Cliffs, Spirit Photos, and a Lifeline Phone in Fukui
English Version Tōjinbō, in Antō, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, is known not only for its dramatic sea cliffs but also as a place where people -
How to Check for Jiko Bukken: Japan’s Stigmatized Apartments and Haunted Rental Rumors
English Version Have you ever wondered, “Did someone die here?” or “Is this apartment a jiko bukken?” Maybe you have felt this about the place you live now -
Japan’s Hidden Drug Trade: Rumors, Smuggling, and Dark Travel Warnings
English Version Most people living their everyday lives in Japan may never notice it, but some say the circulation of illegal drugs in the country has been
